The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is looking for:

2 Lecturer positions (0.6-1.0 FTE) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, and AI

The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) of the Faculty of Science, is looking for candidates for two Lecturer positions (0.6-1.0 FTE). These are teaching positions (“Docent 4”; or for lecturers with qualifications and a track record, “Docent 3”) in which we seek to appoint an expert in computer science and/or machine learning-related courses. The ideal candidate preferably holds or is close to obtaining a PhD in computer science/AI, or related relevant disciplines. Candidates with notable academic teaching experience without a PhD are also invited to apply.

Depending on the profile of and in consultation with the candidate, a precise assignment to courses will be made. Depending on the experience of the candidate, this may involve an independent teaching task, or a co-teaching setting in which the lecturer collaborates with a professor to teach a course. A course is always supported by a number of teaching assistants, depending on the number of students participating in the course. The lecturer may also get involved in thesis supervision. Teaching will be done in English.

The candidate will primarily be assigned to bachelor-level courses in the Bachelor Informatica (Computer Science) and/or the Bachelor Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, which are the two bachelor programmes of Leiden University’s artificial intelligence and computer science institute (LIACS). LIACS has a friendly and collaborative culture, you will feel at home quickly, and will be supported by colleagues in your teaching duties. This culture extends to teacher/student contacts, making for a collaborative atmosphere where research and education can blossom. Our culture is very diverse, inclusive, and highly international.

We are in particular looking for a lecturer with experience and/or expertise in one or more of the following areas: Automata theory, Databases, Discrete Mathematics, Machine Learning.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching (independently or as co-lecturer) courses in the topics mentioned above (including giving lectures, managing teaching assistants, and grading exams)
• Supervising a limited number of bachelor students
• Serving as a proactive member of the institute’s teaching staff
• Contributing to the innovation of course material, exercises, and exams

Selection criteria

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related field
• Proficiency in English
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude
• Preferably experience with managing digital learning environments
• Willing to explore an academic career in teaching

Education at LIACS
The Leiden Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. Our people are driven by curiosity to expand fundamental knowledge and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline.

The research and education programs carried out at the Faculty of Science are diverse, ranging from artificial intelligence, computer science, mathematics, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 1,300 staff and almost 4,000 students. We are located at the heart of one of Europe’s biggest bio-science parks, where university and business life come together.

The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Institute of the Faculty of Science of Leiden University. We offer courses at the Bachelor and Master of Science level in the core areas of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Data Science, and in the interdisciplinary areas of Business, Creative Intelligence, and Bioinformatics. We are a highly international place to do research, committed to excellence in a supportive and inclusive environment. We value fun, inclusivity, openness, and teamwork, ensuring that excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand.

Terms and conditions
We offer a position commensurate with your level of experience, initially for one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the research and personal compatibility, the appointment can be extended further to a permanent one.
The salary ranges, depending on qualifications and experience, from € 3.226,- to € 5.090,- gross per month, following the pay scale 10 in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development, and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses, we have set up a dual career program. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Diversity and inclusivity
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community that enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality teaching and research are inclusive.

Information
Enquiries about these two job openings can be made to dr. Frank Takes, director of education of LIACS, email f.w.takes@liacs.leidenuniv.nl If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact jobs@liacs.leidenuniv.nl

Application
Please submit your application no later than Sept 15, 2024 via the blue button in our application system. Please ensure that you attach the following additional documents:

• A short cover letter (1 page) detailing your motivation to apply for this particular position.
• An (academic) CV that in particular covers and highlights your teaching experience.
• The names and contact details of precisely two persons who can be contacted for reference (and who have agreed to be contacted beforehand).